How to Watch Syria vs. Australia: World Cup Playoff Live Stream, Game Time, TV Channel

How to watch Syria vs. Australia on October 5.

Author:
Nihal Kolur
Publish date:
Oct 2, 2017

Syria and Australia play the first leg of their World Cup qualifying playoff on Thursday in Malaysia.

After three straight successful qualifications, Australia must defeat Syria in a two-game test. Depsite losing just once in 10 games, Australia finished behind Japan and Saudi Arabia in group B with 19 points, failing to earn much-needed points in away matches against Thailand, Iraq and Saudi Arabia.

Syria, who are looking for their first ever qualification for the World Cup Finals, finished third in Asia group A behind Iran and South Korea. Syria were able to capitalize on late defensive mishaps to get to the playoff, scoring a 91st minute winner over Uzbekistan and a 93rd minute equalizer against China.

The winner of this two-leg AFC World Cup playoff will play the fourth best team from CONCACAF qualifying, again over a two-leg playoff. The United States currently occupies the fourth spot with two games of qualifying to go.

Find out how to watch the match below.